Euphorbia 'Silver Swan' - 20 Ltr pot

Description
The Spurge 'Silver Swan' (Euphorbia characias) is an upright, bushy, winter-green perennial that produces yellow flowers from April to May. Its lanceolate leaves are silvery in colour. In a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually grows to a height of approx. 80 cm and is approx. 60 cm wide. The Spurge 'Silver Swan' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Euphorbia characias wulfenii 'Silver Swan'.

Bulletpoints
* very beautiful in containers * winter green * deer resistant

Leaves
The wintergreen leaves of the Spurge 'Silver Swan' are silvery, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Spurge 'Silver Swan' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, bushy.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Spurge 'Silver Swan' sets beautiful accents together with: Garden sage, Provence lavender.

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
Euphorbia characias 'Silver Swan' forms yellow flowers from April.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Tubs, group planting, rock garden